Latest Mining News

Koonenberry Gold announces the start of a fully funded air core drilling program at the Junee Copper-Gold Joint Venture Project in NSW, managed by Newmont. The program targets multiple porphyry systems with promising geological analogies to world-class deposits.

North Stawell Minerals has launched its 2025 diamond drilling program targeting significant gold mineralisation at the Wildwood and Darlington prospects in Victoria, backed by a recent $1.3 million capital raise.

Premier1 Lithium Limited has reported multiple high-grade gold assay results from its Yalgoo Project, revealing significant new mineralisation zones and setting the stage for a targeted drilling campaign in early 2025.

Marmota Limited is set to begin an extensive drilling program at its Muckanippie Heavy Minerals Titanium discovery, following exceptional assay results that highlight the project's potential.

Ora Banda Mining reports a robust December quarter, boosting cash reserves to $57.8 million and advancing underground operations at Riverina and Sand King towards a 150koz production target in FY26.

Meeka Metals reports continued high-grade gold intersections at its Turnberry site within the Murchison Gold Project, reinforcing strong production prospects as mining is set to begin in March 2025.

Rio Tinto's Q4 2024 production results reflect steady operational performance with record bauxite output and significant progress on key growth projects like Oyu Tolgoi and Rincon lithium expansion.

Warriedar Resources has reported a significant leap in antimony concentrate grade from its Ricciardo deposit, achieving 49% Sb with over 80% recovery. The company is progressing towards a maiden antimony Mineral Resource Estimate expected by late Q1 2025.

Kingsland Minerals has reported robust infill drilling outcomes at its Leliyn Graphite Project, setting the stage for an upgrade to Indicated Mineral Resources and a forthcoming Scoping Study. The recent strategic investment by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners bolsters the project's development trajectory, particularly for downstream processing.

Genesis Minerals Limited reported a record December quarter gold production of 57,055oz, driven by an accelerated Laverton mill restart and strong operational execution. The company’s cash reserves surged 34% to A$238 million, underpinning its debt-free growth strategy.

Victory Metals Limited has announced a major upgrade to its North Stanmore Heavy Rare Earth Elements Project, with 71% of the resource now classified as Indicated and total tonnage rising to 247.5 million tonnes at 520 ppm TREO. This positions North Stanmore as a globally significant heavy rare earth clay deposit with promising scandium potential.

Magnetic Resources has significantly increased the gold resource estimate at its Lady Julie Gold Project to 1.75 million ounces, advancing plans for concurrent underground mining and an expanded processing plant.